Columbia, Tennessee to Flagstaff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1382.9 miles 2225.6 km · straight line
1659.5 miles estimated 2670.7 km · driving distance
33h 23min estimated drive time
$160 - $197 estimated fuel cost
~3h 17min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Flagstaff?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Flagstaff is 1382.9 miles (2225.6 km) as the crow flies. Flagstaff is located W of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1659.5 miles, taking about 33h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 17min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee and Flagstaff in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Tennessee and Flagstaff. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbia, Tennessee to Flagstaff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 23min $160 - $197 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 4min $133–$249* Budget
Train ~43h 24min $199–$581* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Flagstaff

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 461 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 115 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients